Today I learned about treating habit change like growing a plant instead of forming a sculpture. You can't control the finished product but you can tweak the environment, how much you water it or fertilize it, to affect the outcome.
After some thought, I realized I am meditating to increase my self-control and self-awareness. I work on this because I know it will improve my relationships with others, and allow me to be more thoughtful and considerate about my words and actions.
However, no one is perfect, and the goal is not to always be nice but instead to help others simply because it feels good. Like helping others, I enjoy meditation purely for the pleasant sensation.
After some thought, I realized I am meditating to increase my self-control and self-awareness. I work on this because I know it will improve my relationships with others, and allow me to be more thoughtful and considerate about my words and actions.
However, no one is perfect, and the goal is not to always be nice but instead to help others simply because it feels good. Like helping others, I enjoy meditation purely for the pleasant sensation.